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Martese Johnson: No charges against Virginia student Martese Johnson: No charges against Virginia student
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Police have dropped charges of under-aged drinking against a young black man whose violent arrest sparked protests.Police have dropped charges of under-aged drinking against a young black man whose violent arrest sparked protests.
Martese Johnson was filmed being arrested near the University of Virginia where he is a student.Martese Johnson was filmed being arrested near the University of Virginia where he is a student.
The video shows him pinned to the ground with blood streaming from his face as he accuses the police of racism.The video shows him pinned to the ground with blood streaming from his face as he accuses the police of racism.
Prosecutors said "the interest of justice is best served" by dropping the charged of drinking underage. Prosecutors said "the interest of justice is best served" by dropping the charge of drinking underage.
Speaking at press conference on Friday, Mr Johnson said he was "ecstatic" that the charges had been dismissed, and that the incident invigorated a desire to work for social justice. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Mr Johnson said he was "ecstatic" that the charges had been dismissed, and that the incident invigorated a desire to work for social justice.
The Virginia governor called for an inquiry following the arrest of the 20 year-old Chicago native by agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Control department (ABC).The Virginia governor called for an inquiry following the arrest of the 20 year-old Chicago native by agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Control department (ABC).
The arresting officers are on desk duty until the review of the ABC is complete.The arresting officers are on desk duty until the review of the ABC is complete.